News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Sport funding handovers concluded in Overberg
23 April 2021On Thursday, 22 April 2021, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the last of six ceremonial cheque handovers, where funding is handed over to sporting federations across the province. Read More
R12.9m boost for 145 affiliated sport federations across the province
23 April 2021Yesterday, 22 April 2021, Minister Anroux Marais visited Caledon as part of the final leg of six ceremonial cheque handovers in which a total of approximately R12.9 million in support was provided to 145 affiliated sport Read More
Youth Inspired Food Garden makes a difference in Elsies River
23 April 2021Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Trinity Youth Garden based at Trinity Place in Elsies River. Read More
More than 5 000 social housing opportunities on the horizon
23 April 2021Ensuring that affordable housing opportunities are created throughout the Western Cape is a primary priority for the Western Cape Government (WCG). Read More
Employment opportunities for Social Work Graduates remains a priority
23 April 2021The Western Cape is leading the way in employing and developing graduate social workers. The provincial Department of Social Development has budgeted R20.91 million towards funding a maximum of 143 social work graduates. Read More
Caledon Hospital fire extinguished swiftly
23 April 2021At 22:00 on 22 April 2021, a fire broke at Caledon Provincial Hospital affecting one of the wards in the hospital. Overberg Fire Rescue was activated and Caledon Fire Station as well as Grabouw Fire station backed up by Bredasdorp Fire station... Read More
Matzikama ordered to comply with investigation
23 April 2021The Western Cape High Court has ordered the Matzikama Local Municipality to comply with an ongoing investigation into maladministration, fraud and corruption at the municipality. Read More
Independent report highlights best-run municipalities in South Africa
22 April 2021A new independent report released by Ratings Afrika has found the best performing municipalities in South Africa are in the Western Cape. Read More
Old age homes urged to assist residents to register for the COVID-19 vaccination
22 April 2021As South Africa prepares for Phase 2 of the vaccine roll out programme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging all old age homes and service centers for the elderly to... Read More
WCED finalises plan to place remaining unplaced learners
22 April 2021The WCED is currently implementing a plan to place the 2 550 learners that are currently registered as unplaced in the Western Cape. The plan includes the provision of 129 mobile classrooms to schools, as well as the addition of teaching posts. Read More
94 Residents moved into the Forest Village housing development
22 April 2021It’s with great joy that I note that between 1 March 2021 and 20 April 2021, 94 qualifying and deserving beneficiaries have taken occupation of their homes in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver. Read More
Minister Marais to open new mini-library for the blind in Riversdale
21 April 2021Tomorrow, 22 April 2021, together with the Executive Mayor, Cllr Grant Riddles and the Hessequa Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open a new mini-library for the blind at the Riversdale Public Library. Read More
President Ramaphosa, the Port of Cape Town requires your urgent attention
21 April 2021We are encouraged by the recent commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa to make our ports more efficient and competitive and his recent visit to the Port of Durban. Read More
Dam levels update and winter preparations continue
21 April 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 50.3% (2020: 38.9%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 69.7% (2020: 56.4%). Read More
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal working through its backlog
21 April 2021During the fourth quarter (January 2021 – March 2021) of the 2020/21 financial year, the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (WCRHT) made significant progress in addressing its backlog, by reducing its cases from 1 167 to 898. This is a reduction... Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 12 – 18 April 2021
20 April 2021Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
Eden sport federations welcome handover of funding and equipment
20 April 2021On Monday, 19 April 2021, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the fifth of six ceremonial cheque handovers, where funding is handed over to sporting federations across the province. Read More
Food, Beverages and Tobacco sector created 17 000 jobs in 2020
20 April 2021The Western Cape Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector has exhibited impressive growth and job creation over the ten years between 2009 and 2019, proving once again that agri-processing is a strategic priority for the Western Cape. Read More
Cape Town Wildfire – Tuesday, 12h00 update
20 April 2021The wildfire that broke out on the slopes of Table Mountain on Sunday morning has been largely contained. Overnight the wind dropped significantly and helicopters have been waterbombing the fire lines since early this morning. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz launches Youth Safety Ambassador Programme
20 April 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, launched the Youth Safety Ambassador Programme (YSAP) at West End Primary School, Lentegeur. Read More
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